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Carroll-Backed Bill Cracks Down on Religious Hate Crimes

Aug 27, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his fight to end anti-Semitic hate speech, and all other forms of religious hate crimes, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, supported a measure that establishes new penalties for people who commit crimes against people of faith....

Willis-Backed Gun Safety Bill to Protect Places of Worship Becomes Law

Aug 26, 2019 | Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, supported a new law that increases penalties for individuals who commit religiously-motivated hate crimes. The measure was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Violent gun crime is occurring too...

Jones-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Violence at Places of Worship Now Law

Aug 26, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting religiously-motivated hate crimes by enacting a new law strengthening punishments for criminals who target people in places of worship.“Hate groups are growing increasingly bold and we need...

Carroll-Backed Bill Cracks Down on Religious Hate Crimes

Apr 30, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In his fight to end anti-Semitism, hate speech and all other forms of religious hate crimes, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, supported a measure that establishes penalties for people who commit crimes against people of faith.“No one...

Costa Howard Votes to Pass Legislation to Crack Down on Attacks in Places of Worship

Apr 26, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –With hate crimes in places of worship rising, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, recently voted for legislation that would increase penalties on perpetrators who target places of worship.“It is horrifying when people of faith are viciously...

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